Sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical) in Bas-Saint-Laurent

The employment outlook will be Limited for sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical) (NOC 64101) in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment decline will lead to the loss of a few positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

This occupation is found in several sectors, but primarily in wholesale and retail trade.

The climate of uncertainty surrounding U.S. tariffs could hinder exports to the United States and slow the economy, potentially limiting hiring in some companies in the short term. However, this situation is prompting many companies to diversify their clientele, which is stimulating demand for this occupation and mitigating job losses.

Regarding trends influencing commerce, large retailers are diversifying their online product offerings, creating opportunities for growth in the wholesale of consumer goods. However, computerization, artificial intelligence, digital marketing, and the use of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems are transforming the occupation and moderating the demand for these workers.

Here are some key facts about sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical) in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region:

• Approximately 170 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Sales and account representatives - wholesale trade (non-technical) mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 57%
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 11%
  • Retail Trade (NAICS 44-45): 9%
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 8%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 6%